Fujitsu has announced this week that it will be launching a new service for customers called the Hands-on Custom PC Assembly Service. Which enables customers to build their very own systems with support from Fujitsu during the build process. The new Fujitsu DIY systems will be provided … [Read more...] about Fujitsu Launching DIY Custom PC Assembly Service
DIY Projects
iFixit Repair Manual Android App Now Available
If you prefer to try and fix problems with your electronic devices yourself, you are probably already aware of the wealth of repair manuals available over on the iFixit website. Today, iFixit has launched their new free repair manual application for Android devices. This app provides you with … [Read more...] about iFixit Repair Manual Android App Now Available
Lightsaber Bug Zapper (video)
Ever fancied creating your very own Lightsaber bug zapper? Well, if you have, the team over at Hack A Day has built one and created a video to show you how to construct one yourself. By modifying a toy lightsaber and a plastic bug zapping bat, check out the video after the jump to see the build … [Read more...] about Lightsaber Bug Zapper (video)
Lego Star Wars, MC Escher Illusion
Lego modeller Paul Vermeesch has created a fantastic Lego Star Wars version of the famous M.C. Escher’s 1953 lithograph “Relativity“. As you can see in the image below, the optical illusions are carried out to great effect using the Lego Star Wars characters and adding a modern twist to the original … [Read more...] about Lego Star Wars, MC Escher Illusion
Ben Heck Minority Report Kinect Glove Motion Controller (video)
Modder Ben Heck has created a new Kinect motion controller glove, taking inspiration for the design from the Hollywood Minority Report movie, starring Tom Cruise. Watch the awesome video after the jump to see the design process in action and the finished working prototype in development. The Ben … [Read more...] about Ben Heck Minority Report Kinect Glove Motion Controller (video)
Absinthe 2.0 iOS 5.1.1 Jailbreak Released For iOS Devices
The Absinthe 2.0 jailbreak for iOS 5.1.1 has been released this week, which once installed allows you to install third party applications and tweak your iOS devices setup to suit your needs. Before installing Absinthe 2.0 make sure you backup all your necessary iPhone data first, which can then be … [Read more...] about Absinthe 2.0 iOS 5.1.1 Jailbreak Released For iOS Devices
Corsair SSD Notebook Upgrade Kit Unveiled
Anyone who has considered upgrading their notebook hard drive to a faster solid state drive (SSD) but has been put off by the complexity of installing a new drive might be interested to learn that Corsair has launched a new SSD upgrade kit. This kit is designed to help anyone looking to add a little … [Read more...] about Corsair SSD Notebook Upgrade Kit Unveiled
Eight Steak Knives Create Awesome Homemade Steaksaw (video)
Joerg Sprave, the renowned slingshot master, has once again showcased his ingenuity and flair for creating lethal devices. This time, he has ingeniously combined eight steak knives to craft his very own "steaksaw." Utilizing a hand drill to power his creation, Sprave has managed to rotate the eight … [Read more...] about Eight Steak Knives Create Awesome Homemade Steaksaw (video)
Liquidware Amber Development Tablet Unveiled (video)
Liquidware has created and launched a new open source Android development tablet in the form of the Amber. The new Liquidware Amber tablet is powered by a 1 GHz, ARM Cortex-A9 OMAP3730 from Texas Instruments. The Amber development tablet is also fitted with a 7" multitouch capacitive display, and … [Read more...] about Liquidware Amber Development Tablet Unveiled (video)
Retro Limited Edition Nixie Tube Desk Clock Kit
Looking for something a little more unique as a desktop clock? This retro Nixie Tube desk clock might just be the perfect thing. If you have a few hours to spare and a soldering iron to hand, you might enjoy building this retro nixie tube equipped clock. The limited edition clock set includes … [Read more...] about Retro Limited Edition Nixie Tube Desk Clock Kit
Real-Life Tracking And Shooting Portal Turret (video)
Fans of Valve's Portal series of games will appreciate this real-life Portal Turret gun, which has been created by YouTube user kss5095 for his Advanced Mechatronics class at Penn State University. This impressive project combines motion tracking cameras and dual Nerf guns to keep intruders at bay. … [Read more...] about Real-Life Tracking And Shooting Portal Turret (video)
Raspberry Pi Firmware Updater Makes It Easy To Re-Install Firmware
If you have already received your Raspberry Pi computer and are having fun, you might already have had to reinstall the firmware onto a blank image quite frequently. Well there is now a solution that might be able to help make the process a little easier, thanks to developer Hexxeh. Who has now made … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi Firmware Updater Makes It Easy To Re-Install Firmware
